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Herb Information
Name: Fumitory |
Biological
Name: Fumaria officinalis
Fumariaceae
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Other
Names: Fumitory, Earthsmoke |
Parts
Used: Aerial parts |
Active Compounds:
Isoquinoline alkaloids, including bulbocapnine, canadine, coptisine,
corydaline, dicentrine, cryptopine, fumaricine, fumariline, fumaritine, N-methylhydrastine,
protopine, sanguinarine, sinactine.
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Remedies
For:
Diuretic, laxative, alterative, hepatic.
Fumitory has long been used in the treatment of skin problems such as eczema and acne. Its action is probably due to a general cleansing mediated via the kidneys and liver. Fumitory may also be used as an eyewash to ease conjunctivitis.
Combinations : Fumitory are often combined with Burdock, Cleavers or Figwort.
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Description:
Common in Europe and the British Isles, especially in cultivated fields.
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Dosage:
Infusion: Pour a cup of boiling water onto
1-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and let infuse for 10-15 minutes. This may be drunk freely, but for skin problems it should be drunk at least three times daily.
Tincture: take 1-2ml of the tincture three times a day.
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Safety:
No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb.
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